Anuradha Bhat
{{Short description|Indian playback singer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Anuradha Bhat
| image =
| origin = Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, India
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|YYYY|MM|DD}}
| instrument = Vocals
| genre = Filmi, devotional, Bhavageete, children’s music
| occupation = Vocalist, playback singer
| years_active = 2006–present
| label =
| associated_acts =
| website = https://www.anuradhabhat.com/
}}
Anuradha Bhat is an Indian playback singer{{cite web |title=Anuradha Bhat News|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Anuradha-Bhat/news |publisher=Times of India |date=6 April 2021}} who predominantly works in Kannada language films. She has sung over 100 songs for feature films and also sung in various private musical albums.{{Cite news |date=2020-11-05 |title=Anuradha Bhat's first single is an ode to Karnataka |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/music/anuradha-bhats-first-single-is-an-ode-to-karnataka/articleshow/79040557.cms |access-date=2024-05-09 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}
Early life and background
Anuradha Bhat was born to Sri krishna Bhat and Gayatri Bhat in Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka. Anuradha has a younger sister, Anupama Bhat who is a television host (TV anchor) and actor.{{cite news |title=Anuradha Bhat and Anupama Bhat are sisters |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/did-you-know/anupama-bhat-and-anurdha-bhat-are-sisters/articleshow/46383481.cms?from=mdr |website=Times of India| date=26 February 2015 }}{{cite news |title=Anupama Bhat – tele host turned actor |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/anupama-bhat-to-act-in-serial/articleshow/45639682.cms |website=Times of India|date=25 December 2014 }}
Anuradha Bhat received her primary education from Carmel school and later from premier institutes like Canara College and MSNM Besant PG Institute of Management Studies (both affiliated to Mangalore University){{cite news |title=Anuradha Bhat, a product of Mangalore University sings the University anthem |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mangaluru/mangalore-university-all-set-to-get-its-own-anthem/articleshow/60718775.cms}}
Career
Anuradha Bhat has worked in several non-film albums, remix songs, TV serials, children’s songs and rhymes. "Chinnu – Series of Kannada Animated Rhymes" .{{cite news |title=3D Chinnu to rhyme in Kannada now |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2012/apr/24/3d-chinnu-to-rhyme-in-kannada-now-361695.html |publisher=The New Indian Express |date=24 April 2012}}{{cite web |title=Infobells launches animated 'Chinnu – Kannada Rhymes' Home DVD |url=https://www.animationxpress.com/animation/infobells-launches-animated-chinnu-kannada-rhymes-home-dvd/ |website=Animation Express.com|date=7 May 2012 }} She also sung and featured in video single "Naa haaduve nimagaagiye" {{cite news |title=Anuradha Bhat's first single is an ode to Karnataka|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/music/anuradha-bhats-first-single-is-an-ode-to-karnataka/articleshow/79040557.cms |publisher=Times of India |date=5 November 2020}} A compilation of few of her popular songs - “Anuradha Bhat mashup” is another video song that features her.{{cite news |title=Anuradha Bhat's shooting for a new video song |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/music/anuradha-bhats-shooting-for-a-new-video-song/articleshow/77638229.cms?from=mdr |publisher=Times of India |date=19 August 2020}} "Navilugari" is yet another non-film song that she has rendered alongside Rajesh Krishnan.{{cite news |title=Anuradha Bhat has a new duet with Rajesh Krishnan |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/music/anuradha-bhat-has-a-new-duet-with-rajesh-krishnan/articleshow/77466133.cms |publisher=Times of India |date=10 August 2020}}
Discography
This is a partial list of notable films where Anuradha Bhat has worked as a playback singer.
| class="wikitable"
|+ !Year !Song Name !Film / Album !Composer !Ref. |
| 2006
|Preethiyalli Naanu | |
| rowspan="5" |2009
|Jinta Ta | rowspan="2" |Ee Shathamaanada Veera Madakari | rowspan="2" |M. M. Keeravani | |
| Jum Jum Maaya
| |
| Neene Kane
| rowspan="2" |V. Harikrishna | |
| Junglee Shivalingu
| |
| Baachiko
| rowspan="2" |V. Sridhar | |
| rowspan="2" |2010
|Nee Adada Maathu | |
| Gandu Makkalu
|V. Harikrishna | |
| rowspan="3" |2011
|Avarivara Jothe | |
| Dhamma Dhamma
| |
| Neenu Ninthare
| rowspan="5" |V. Harikrishna | |
| rowspan="4" |2012
|Kaddu Mucchi | |
| Nee Eshtu Muddu
| |
| Yaarivano Yaarivano
| rowspan="2" |Yaare Koogadali | |
| Gaaliyalli Eejuvaase
| |
| rowspan="5" |2013
|Baite Baite | rowspan="2" |Varadhanayaka | rowspan="4" |Arjun Janya | |
| Ondhsari
| |
| Kanna Minche Jaahirathu
| |
| Sri Krishna
| |
| Muddu Muddagi
| |
| rowspan="5" |2014
|Chanana Chanana | rowspan="2" |Ugramm | rowspan="2" |Ravi Basrur |[https://music.apple.com/in/album/ugramm-original-motion-picture/883192619]{{dead link|date=September 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} |
| Ondu Hudugi
| |
| Neenu Iruvaga
| |
| Usiraaguve
| |
| Dheera Nanna Magadheeranu
| |
| 2015
|Mareyada Pustaka | |
| rowspan="2" |2016
|O Baby |Arjun Janya | |
| Saaku Saakinnu
|V. Sridhar | |
| 2017
|Appa I love you |Arjun Janya |
| rowspan="3" |2019
|Kaaneyagiruve Naanu |V. Harikrishna | |
| Yeko Yeno
|Ravi Basrur | |
| Putta Putta Aase
|Dharma Vish | |
| rowspan="2" |2021
|Pataki Poriyo |Arjun Janya | |
| Geleyane Jeevavu
|Ravi Shankar Chinna | |
| rowspan="4" |2022
|Edebaditha Joragide |Arjun Janya | |
| Sotheya Hrudaya
| rowspan="2" |Triple Riding | rowspan="2" |Sai Karthik | |
| Ee Hosa Sudina
| |
| Usire Sereyagide
|Kaaneyaadavara Bagge Prakatane |Arjun Janya | |
= Live performances and concerts =
Anuradha Bhat has performed at various events Hampi Utsav, Mysore Dasara,{{cite web |title=Tribute to SPB At Dasara Cultural Programme |url=https://starofmysore.com/tribute-to-spb-at-dasara-cultural-programme/ |website=Star of Mysore |date=22 October 2020}} Yuva Dasara,{{cite web |title=Yuva Dasara: Armaan Malik Drowns Crowd In Soulful Melodies|url=https://starofmysore.com/yuva-dasara-young-singer-armaan-malik-drowns-crowd-in-soulful-melodies-amidst-rain/ |website=Star of Mysore |date=15 October 2018}} Mysore Winter Festival,{{cite web |title=Mysuru Winter Festival: Rajesh Krishnan And Anuradha Bhat Mesmerise Gathering At Palace |url=https://starofmysore.com/mysuru-winter-festival-rajesh-krishnan-and-anuradha-bhat-mesmerise-gathering-at-palace/ |website=Star of Mysore |date=26 December 2017}} Vishwa Kannada Sammelana{{Citation needed|date=May 2023}} and Bengaluru Ganesh Utsava (BGU) {{cite news |title=A mesmerising show by Ilayaraja |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2012/sep/27/a-mesmerising-show-by-ilayaraja--409966.html |publisher=The New Indian Express |date=27 September 2012}}{{cite web |title=Bengaluru Ganesh Utsava 51st year |url=https://www.veethi.com/india-people/anuradha_bhat-videos-7833-15546.htm |website=Veethi}}
She also performed in various countries namely United States of America (USA),{{cite web |title=Carolina Navika – 3rd World Kannada Summit 2015 |url=http://carolina.navika.org |website=Carolina NAVIKA}}{{cite web |title=Carolina NAVIKA – programme schedule |url=http://carolina.navika.org/schedule-2/ballroom-indraprastha/ |website=Carolina Navika}}{{cite web |title= Dallas Navika – 4th World Kannada Summit 2017 |url=http://dallas.navika.org |website=NAVIKA |access-date=18 May 2021}} London (UK), Netherlands (Europe), Australia,{{cite web |title=Anuradha Bhat in Sydney Kannada Sangha |url=https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/audio/anuradha-bhat-popular-singer |website=SBS |date=8 July 2015 |access-date=16 May 2021 |archive-date=16 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516043224/https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/audio/anuradha-bhat-popular-singer |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |title=Arjun Janya Live in Australia |url=https://twitter.com/7HillsAustralia/status/994441261351239685 |website=7 Hills Australia – Twitter |date=10 May 2018}} Africa, Hong Kong, UAE,{{cite web |title=Dubai: Sandalwood Stars to Descend for 'Temptations 2012' |url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=134837 |website=Daijiworld |date=15 April 2012}}{{cite web |title=Kannada International Stars presented a fabulous show in Dubai |url=http://www.coastaldigest.com/news/nri-forum/39373-kannada-international-stars-presented-a-fabulous-show-temptation-2012-in-dubai |website=coastaldigest.com |date=30 April 2012}}{{cite web |title=Arjun Janya to enthrall UAE Kannadigas |url=https://www.newskarnataka.com/nri/arjun-janya-to-enthral-uae-kannadigas-at-sangeeta-saurabha-2018-on-mar-30 |website=News Karnataka.com |date=29 March 2018 |access-date=16 May 2021 |archive-date=16 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516092809/https://www.newskarnataka.com/nri/arjun-janya-to-enthral-uae-kannadigas-at-sangeeta-saurabha-2018-on-mar-30 |url-status=dead }} Oman,{{cite web |title=Gurukiran Nite Rocks Palm Gardens in Muscat |url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=90308 |website=Daijiworld.com |date=24 November 2010}} Qatar,{{cite web |title=Doha: Karnataka Sangha Signs off with Grand Thanksgiving Programme |url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=98156 |website=Daijiworld.com |date=29 March 2011}}{{cite web |title=Doha: Gurukiran to Weave Magic at Bunts Qatar Show on Nov 23 |url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=155343 |website=Daijiworld.com |date=12 November 2012}}{{cite web |title=Doha: Arjun Janya live in concert on Oct 30 |url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=366043 |website=Daijiworld |date=29 October 2015}} Kuwait{{cite web |title=Tulukoota – Kuwait organized "Rasamanjari 2006" |url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=19990 |website=Daijiworld.com |date=31 March 2006}}{{cite news |title=Tulu Koota organizes Rasamanjari 2010 |url=https://www.mangaloretoday.com/gulfnewsprint/219.html |publisher=Mangalore Today |date=16 October 2010}} and Bahrain.{{cite web |title=Bahrain: Esther, Anuradha to 'Lighten Up' Kannada Sangha's Musical Concert |url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=66832 |website=Daigiworld.com |date=11 October 2009}}{{cite news |title=Bahrain: Ramee Rasa Sanje – a New Year Bonanza for Expatriates on Jan 5 |url=https://www.mangaloretoday.com/gulfnewsprint/492.html |publisher=Mangalore Today |date=24 December 2011}}{{cite web |title=Bahrain: Star-studded 'Ramee Rasa Sanje' to mark Ugadi |url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=168744 |website=Daijiworld.com |date=28 March 2013}}
Awards and nominations
;Won
- Karnataka State Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2012) presented by the Government of Karnataka for her song "Jnaanajyothi" from the movie "Little Master" {{cite web |title=Karnataka State Film Awards: Darshan and Nirmala Bag top honours |url=http://www.cineloka.co.in/latest-news/karnataka-state-film-awards-darshan-and-nirmala-bag-top-honors.html |website=Cineloka.co.in |date=26 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304030302/http://www.cineloka.co.in/latest-news/karnataka-state-film-awards-darshan-and-nirmala-bag-top-honors.html |archive-date=4 March 2016 }}
- Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Kannada (2015) for "Chanana Chanana" from the movie Ugramm{{cite web |title=Winners of 62nd Britannia Filmfare Awards South |url=http://www.filmfare.com/news/winners-of-62nd-britannia-filmfare-awards-south-9643.html |website=Filmfare.com |publisher=Filmfare Editorial |date=27 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160129092825/http://www.filmfare.com/news/winners-of-62nd-britannia-filmfare-awards-south-9643.html |archive-date=29 January 2016 }}{{cite web |title=62nd Filmfare Awards South 2015 Nominations |url=http://www.dailyindia.org/62nd-filmfare-awards-south-2015-nominations-tamil-telugu-malayalam-kannada/ |website=Daily India |date=4 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626123232/http://www.dailyindia.org/62nd-filmfare-awards-south-2015-nominations-tamil-telugu-malayalam-kannada/ |archive-date=26 June 2015 |ref=the original}}
- RED FM Tulu Film Awards Best Female Playback Singer – Tulu (2016) for "Mahamaye" from the movie Chaali Polilu{{cite news |title=Mangaluru Sohail Khan adds spark to Tulu Film Awards – Winners' list |url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=389340 |publisher=Daigiworld}}
- Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Kannada (2018) for "Appa I love you" from the movie Chowka{{cite news |title=Winners: 65th Jio Filmfare Awards (South) 2018 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/winners-65th-jio-filmfare-awards-south-2018/articleshow/64617904.cms |date=17 June 2018 |publisher=Times of India}}{{cite news |title=Filmfare Awards South 2018: Check out the complete winners list of South awards |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/cmcm/filmfare-awards-south-2018-check-out-the-complete-winners-list-of-south-awards |date=18 June 2018 |publisher=The Free Press journal}}
- SIIMA Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Kannada for "Appa I love you" from the movie Chowka{{Citation needed|date=May 2023}}
- Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Kannada (2022) for "Dheera Sammohagaara" from the movie Bicchugatti{{Cite news |title=67th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022 full winners list Kannada: Act 1978 wins best film, Dhananjaya wins Black Lady for Badava Rascal; Raj B Shetty is best director – Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/67th-parle-filmfare-awards-south-2022-full-winners-list-kannada-act-1978-wins-best-film-dhananjaya-wins-black-lady-for-badava-rascal-raj-b-shetty-is-best-director/articleshow/94751633.cms |access-date=2022-12-26 |website=The Times of India |date=10 October 2022 |language=en}}
;Nominations
- Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Kannada (2013) for "Ellello Oduva Manase (Female)" from the movie Sidlingu{{cite web |title=60th Idea Filmfare Awards 2013 (South) Nominations |url=https://www.filmfare.com/features/60th-idea-filmfare-awards-2013-south-nominations-3603-1.html |website=Filmfare.com |date=4 July 2013}}
- Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Kannada (2014) for "Srikrishna" from the movie Bhajarangi{{cite web |title=61st Idea Filmfare Awards (South) Nomination list |url=https://www.filmfare.com/features/61st-idea-filmfare-awards-south-nomination-list-6638-1.html |website=Filmfare.com |date=8 July 2014}}
- SIIMA Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Kannada (2015) for "Neenu Iruvaga" from the movie Ninnindale{{Citation needed|date=May 2023}}
- Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Kannada (2016) for "Irali Hege" from the movie Benkipatna{{Citation needed|date=May 2023}}
- Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Kannada (2017) for "Yavoora Geleya" from the movie Ricky{{cite web |title=Kannada Nominations for Filmfare Awards South 2017 |url=https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-south-2017/kannada/nominations |website=Filmfare.com}}
- Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Kannada (2019) for "Holeva Holeyachege (Slow)" from the movie Ammachi Yemba Nenapu{{cite web |title=Nominations for the 66th Filmfare Awards (South) 2019 |url=https://www.filmfare.com/features/nominations-for-the-66th-filmfare-awards-south-2019_-37931-1.html |date=10 December 2019}}
- Chandanavana Film Critics Award for Best Female Singer (2020) for "Elliruve Hariye" from the movie Kurukshetra{{cite web |title=1st CFCA awards nominations: Best Playback Singer (Female) |url=https://twitter.com/AcademyCFC/status/1223892942537887746 |website=Twitter |publisher=Chandanavana Film Critics Academy |date=2 February 2020}}
- Chandanavana Film Critics Award for Best Female Singer (2020–2021) for "Dheera Sammohagaara" from the movie Bicchugatti{{cite web |title=CFCA nominations: Best Female Singer |url=https://twitter.com/AcademyCFC/status/1360510351398236162 |website=Twitter |publisher=Chandanavana Film Critics Academy |date=13 February 2021}}
Television
| class="wikitable sortable" |
| Year
! Television ! Role !Ref |
|---|
| 2021–2023
| Mentor |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|5713208|Anuradha Bhat}}
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Category:Indian women playback singers
Category:Kannada playback singers
Category:Musicians from Mangalore
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Category:21st-century Indian women singers